Camp Benesi

Camp Benesi Camp Benesi is a non-profit recreational getaway for veterans, gold star families, and active duty.

08/29/2026

🌽 It’s the final day of Concert in the Corn! 🌽

Our hearts are completely full as we go into day three! We can’t express enough gratitude for the incredible community that has rallied around Camp Benesi over the past few days.

To everyone who stopped by to chat, shared their story, dropped a donation in the bucket, or bought raffle tickets... thank you! Your generosity and kindness directly impact our mission and the families we serve, and it means the absolute world to us.

A massive thank you as well to the incredible organizers, staff, and musicians at Concert in the Corn. Your hospitality, hard work, and support have made this weekend unforgettable, and the music has been unbelievable!

Let’s end this amazing event on a high note! Stop by our booth today to enter the final raffles, say hello, and celebrate with us. Good luck to everyone holding raffle tickets, and let’s make this final day the best one yet! ❤️

08/28/2026

Here’s the winning 50/50 Thursday ticket from Camp Benesi! Stop by their booth to claim your winnings. More chances to win Friday and Saturday!

🌽🎸 The Wait is Almost Over! 🎸🌽Tomorrow is the big day... Opening Day for Concert in the Corn!We are beyond humbled and s...
08/26/2026

🌽🎸 The Wait is Almost Over! 🎸🌽

Tomorrow is the big day... Opening Day for Concert in the Corn!

We are beyond humbled and so deeply grateful that Camp Benesi is being honored at this amazing event. Your continuous love, support, and dedication to helping us build a haven of healing for veterans and military families mean the world to us.

We can't wait to see you all out there enjoying the incredible music, stopping by our tent near the front, and checking out our daily cash and big-ticket raffles (including those kayaks and the gun raffle!).

Grab your boots, bring your friends, and let's make it a weekend to remember while honoring Master Sergeant Jonathan Dunbar's legacy.

Thank you so much for standing by us. See you tomorrow! ❤️

There’s still time to win!! $10 a ticket for ALL OF THIS!! Two kayaks, paddles, life jackets, a Yeti cooler and goodies....
06/13/2026

There’s still time to win!! $10 a ticket for ALL OF THIS!! Two kayaks, paddles, life jackets, a Yeti cooler and goodies. Over $800 in value and it can all be yours for $10! Swing by Mt Ashwabay before noon to purchase in person or buy online at this link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MPNSYT4TCQ4Z2

Drawing is today!!

So proud of these people!! The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge has begun!!
06/13/2026

So proud of these people!! The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge has begun!!

06/09/2026

We are still needing a couple volunteers for the race on Saturday. If you’re able to come out and volunteer a few hours of your day, please contact us. It would really be appreciated and we will feed you ❤️

Time to buy those tickets!! Only a few more days left to get in the running to win this amazing kayak set! Don’t miss ou...
06/08/2026

Time to buy those tickets!! Only a few more days left to get in the running to win this amazing kayak set! Don’t miss out on this opportunity and the chance to help an amazing nonprofit.

🌈 **Happy Pride Month from Camp Benesi** 🌈At Camp Benesi, we believe that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, re...
06/02/2026

🌈 **Happy Pride Month from Camp Benesi** 🌈

At Camp Benesi, we believe that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, respected, and loved exactly as they are.

This Pride Month, we proudly stand with and support our LGBTQ+ families, veterans, service members, volunteers, supporters, and community members. We recognize the courage it takes to live authentically, and we celebrate the unique stories, experiences, and strengths that each person brings to our Camp Benesi family.

Our mission has always been rooted in healing, connection, acceptance, and creating a safe place where people can simply be themselves. Whether you are a family finding your way through difficult times, a veteran carrying unseen burdens, a service member serving our country, or someone searching for a place to belong... you are welcome here.

Love is love. Family is family. And every person deserves dignity, kindness, and respect.

This month and every month, we celebrate diversity, honor authenticity, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a community where everyone knows they belong.

From all of us at Camp Benesi, Happy Pride Month. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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🏃‍♀️⛰️ **The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge is almost here!** ⛰️🏃‍♂️Mark your calendars for **June 13th** and join us at ...
06/01/2026

🏃‍♀️⛰️ **The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge is almost here!** ⛰️🏃‍♂️

Mark your calendars for **June 13th** and join us at beautiful Mount Ashwabay for an unforgettable day of trails, challenge, community, and fun!

Whether you're just getting started or you're ready to go full warrior mode, there's a race for you:

🔥 **5K**
🔥 **10K**
🔥 **25K**
🔥 **50K** (for those brave souls who hear "50K" and think, "Sounds fun!")

Best of all, this amazing event supports both **Camp Benesi** and **Mount Ashwabay**, helping us continue providing incredible opportunities and experiences in our community.

We're also looking for a few awesome volunteers to help make race day a success! If you'd like to lend a hand and be part of the action, sign up here:

🏅 Volunteer:
[Sign Up to Volunteer](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AA9A623A75-64088297-thunderbird?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🏃 Register to Run:
[Thunderbird Warrior Challenge Registration](https://www.mtashwabay.org/thunderbird-warrior-challenge.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Come run, hike, cheer, volunteer, or simply soak in the beauty of the Northwoods. We promise this is one event you won't want to miss!

Who's ready to unleash their inner warrior? 💪🦅🌲

06/01/2026

🎉🌟 And that’s a wrap on our May Raffle! 🌟🎉

Our FINAL May Raffle winner is… 🥁🥁🥁 Mary Cloud!

Now, Mary isn’t just lucky… she’s extra lucky! 🍀🦆 She is the only lucky duck to win TWICE during our entire May Raffle! We checked the tickets, checked them again, and yep… Mary’s luck was working overtime this month! 😂

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased tickets, shared our posts, cheered us on, and supported Camp Benesi throughout May. Because of you, we can continue helping families experience the healing, connection, and beauty that Camp Benesi provides. Every ticket purchased helps make a difference, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. ❤️

Congratulations to all of our May winners! 🎊

But don’t go anywhere just yet…

🚣‍♀️ Our Kayak Raffle is happening RIGHT NOW! 🚣‍♂️

You could win:
✨ Two Spirit 100 kayaks
✨ Paddles
✨ Life jackets
✨ A Yeti Roadie cooler full of goodies

🎟️ Tickets are just $10 each
📅 Winner announced June 13th

And that’s not all… we’ll also be announcing our next monthly raffle soon, so there are plenty more chances to win and support Camp Benesi! 🥰

Thank you all for an amazing month. We couldn’t do this without you. Now let’s see who paddles away with that incredible kayak package! 🌊💙🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️

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Bayfield, WI
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